NBPE delivered steady NAV growth and increased shareholder returns, driven by double-digit EBITDA gains in portfolio companies and a strategic shift toward new investment deployment.
The company reported positive NAV growth, strong portfolio operating performance, and increased shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.
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NB Private Equity Partners (NBPE) posted a 1.9% dollar-denominated NAV total return for the first half of 2026, bolstered by strong operating performance across its portfolio. The firm accelerated realization activity to $150 million while ramping up new investments, including $50 million in AI-focused growth equity, and returning $144 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
NAV growth was primarily driven by strong operating performance within portfolio companies, with the top 10 holdings appreciating by $43 million and valuation gains broadening across the portfolio.
The firm is increasing deployment after a period of balance-sheet consolidation, committing $164 million across nine companies in 2026, including a focus on AI-related growth equity.